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📌 Updated August 28, 2026 “Official Link” ▶︎ Check the official announcement from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has officially announced the final fee amounts for applications for changes or renewals of status of residence, applications for permanent residence, and other related matters, effective October 1, 2026. Accordingly, the information listed in this article...

A Guide to Turning the End of Your Working Holiday into Your Next Career, Not Your Return Home When you arrive in Japan on a working holiday and begin your life, the first few months pass quickly as you adjust to your new environment. However, at some point, the following concerns become reality. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to...

When, where, and what do I submit to renew my period of stay? If it is your first time, you may feel uneasy. In this article, we will explain the application period (from 3 months before expiration to the day of expiration), required documents, special exception period, online application, and fees after 4/1/2025 from the perspective of an administrative scrivener so that you can proceed without hesitation...

Gyoseishoshi Lawyer gently explains the procedures and points to note when applying for permission to change status of residence "I want to change my visa status from college student to employment visa, but which documents do I need to submit?" I want to change my visa status from student visa to employment visa, but which documents do I need to submit? Do you have such problems? Foreigners living in Japan...

For those who are currently in Japan on a "study abroad" or "working holiday" program and wish to continue working in Japan after graduation or the end of their contract. Recently, there have been an increasing number of cases where it takes a long time to obtain a technical/personal knowledge/international services visa (so-called "work visa") even if you have already found a job. In such a situation, we are...

Table of Contents 1. can I renew my visa after changing jobs? 2. 2) If the new company is a small or medium-sized company or a newly established company 3) What documents are required for visa renewal? 4) Cases requiring special attention 5) Advice from an expert 4. cases that require special attention 5. advice from an expert 6. is it OK if I change jobs to a position different from the one I held before? 7. please contact us for a consultation 1. even after changing jobs...

First Steps to a Stable Life in Japan Mr. A, a 29-year-old Korean, was living in Japan on a working holiday visa. With her experience in the webtoon industry, she was working as a freelancer for a major Japanese webtoon production company, but her future residence and career...

A certified administrative scrivener provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the “Specified Activities” visa, which allows international students who have graduated from Japanese universities and vocational schools to continue their job search—covering eligibility requirements, period of stay and renewal, second-year extensions, part-time work (activities outside the scope of the visa), and procedures to follow after receiving a job offer.

What is a work visa? The official name of the status of residence generally referred to as a "work visa" is "Technical, Humanities, or International Services. This status of residence is broadly divided into three categories. 1. 1. technology: Work that requires technology or knowledge in the field of natural science falls under this category. For example, system engineers, programmers...